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Extracted and refreshed from section 12 of the Handbook, this gives a brief summary of available wave motion demonstrations.
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This procedure allows for the experimental determination of the speed of EM radiation by studying standing wave patterns on marshmallows inside a microwave oven.
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A practical procedure for the well known experiment where a loudspeaker causes a nearby wine glass to shatter. Contains advice on getting the experiment to work reliably, and important safety informat..
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How to make your own safe version of this popular device used to demonstrate standing waves using gas flames.
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Health and Safety information on a range of wave radiations studied in school science; including radio, micro, infra red, ultra violet, visible light, X-rays, and gamma rays.
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Detailed instructions, including risk assessment, for safely demonstrating the Rubens' tube and using it to measure wavelength.
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This procedure demonstrates how to use a signal generator in conjunction with a loudspeaker and an
oscilloscope to show a representation of a soundwave.
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Instructions, including risk assessed control measures, for safely demonstrating the explosive burning of a 1:2 methane/oxygen mixture.Note:- These activities are designed to be carried out individual..
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Using a ripple tank, students can witness wave phenomena such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference. This guide shows how to set up a ripple tank to demonstrate these phenomena. The..
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The pendulum wave apparatus provides a striking visual demonstration
of simple harmonic motion, time periods, and phase differences. It
became popularised through viral internet videos. You will n..
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